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The Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER) released a set of life cycle assessment (LCA) resources designed to help the animal feed and pet food industry accurately assess its environmental footprint. Developed in collaboration with the Context Network...
Effective November 5, 2024, the USDA’s updated traceability rule mandates that certain classes of cattle moving interstate must now be identified with ear tags that are both visually and electronically readable. This amendment to the 2013 rule primarily affects...
Recognizing the vital role of reproductive success in dairy farm profitability and sustainability, the Dairy Cattle Reproduction Council (DCRC) honored 24 outstanding dairies during its annual meeting, held November 12-14 in Arlington, Texas. These farms were celebrated for achieving...
Source: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is extending the application deadline for the Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) 2024 to Dec.13, 2024. This extension gives organic dairy producers two additional weeks to apply for the program. Eligible...
Source: Topcon Agriculture news release
Topcon Agriculture introduces the TMR Flex Pro feeding system, designed to allow dairy and beef producers to easily manage the feeding process and have real-time insight in key aspects such as dry matter, refusals and...
Source: Edge Dairy Cooperative news release
On November 12, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) released a long-awaited final decision with reforms to pricing formulas used by the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative appreciates the diligent work...
Source: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
A new investment in 4-H Alberta will offer the province's youth new opportunities to get into agriculture.
For more than 100 years, 4-H Alberta has been teaching the province's youth valuable skills in agriculture and beyond,...
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Pioneer Farm is pioneering precision herd management with new technologies that enhance animal health and environmental sustainability. Recent upgrades include the GreenFeed system, which tracks methane emissions by monitoring cow burps, and the RIC2Discover system,...
A new serology study by the CDC and state health departments found that 7% of farm workers exposed to H5N1-infected dairy cattle had antibodies, indicating potential prior infection. In response, the CDC is enhancing recommendations for testing, prophylactic Tamiflu...
Dairy producers, consultants, and industry professionals are invited to attend a free webinar hosted by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. This session will introduce DecisiveDry, a...
